ASCILITE NEWS

TELAS workshop

The Technology Enhanced Learning Accreditation Standards (TELAS) are a set of internationally benchmarked standards designed to assess the quality of online learning, particularly in relation to the tertiary sector. They provide institutions with the means to assess and evaluate the affordances of their online learning environments and thereby guide quality enhancements.

The ASCILITE Executive is pleased to announce that the first TELAS Reviewer Certification Workshop of 2023 is now open for registration.

Location: The workshop will be conducted at The University of Sydney.
Date: Thursday 27th April,
Time: 9-4.30pm AEDT
Cost: $250 (members); $400 (non-members – includes 12 month ASCILITE membership fee).

The number of places available in the workshop is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment. The closing date for workshop registrations is 21 April. For further details and to register, visit the TELAS website here.

Please direct any queries and/or expressions of interest to admin@telas.edu.au.

ASCILITE financial statement 2021-2022

The statement of reconciled accounts 2021-2022 is now available on the ASCILITE website. As indicated at the AGM, this was inadvertently delayed but shows a good outcome for the financial year. The statement is available here.

Would you be keen to host the ASCILITE 2024 conference?

We are seeking expressions of interest from potential conference organising committees to host the 2024 annual conferences. ASCILITE conferences are a central aspect of ascilite and provide opportunities for delegates to meet with international and national peers to exchange ideas, research and practice in educational technology. Conferences provide a forum for the presentation of refereed papers, short concise papers, symposiums, posters, pecha kucha and workshops. The conference also provides memorable opportunities for social interaction and networking.

There are a number of expectations of conference organising committees including:

Justification for the conference location and a brief explanation as to why the venue chosen would attract delegates.
Identification of strategies for marketing and attracting 450-500 delegates to the conference.
Liaison and collaboration with the ASCILITE treasurer throughout the organisation of the conference particularly in relation to the budget.
Ongoing communication and collaboration with the ASCILITE executive.
The inclusion of an ASCILITE executive member on the conference organising committee.

If you would like to discuss hosting the conference with a member of the executive please reach out to Sandra Barker and/or Hazel Jones

Reminder: ASCILITE Live! webinar (with TurnItIn)

Evolving Education Landscape: Perspectives on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on Education.Turnitin and the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) are holding a joint webinar and panel discussion on this timely topic, featuring several experts in academia, educational technology, learning design and artificial intelligence.

Date: 28th March 2023
Time: 1pm AEDT

What we’ll cover:

How to ensure that students are learning effectively and meeting learning outcomes
What the emergence of artificial intelligence means for assessment and academic integrity policies
How to pivot and stay up-to-date with technology advancements and uphold originality of student work
How to maintain assessment security and safeguard against cheating
What educators should do right now to address the rapid uptake of AI writing tools by students
Tips, tactics and strategies for reimagining teaching and learning methodologies
What are the implications of reverting back to paper-based, invigilated assessments on the learning experience?

Upcoming Joint SIG event

TELedvisors & Transforming Assessment Joint Webinar.

Date: 5 April
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm AEST

Please keep an eye on the ASCILITE calendar for more details.

OTHER NEWS

CRADLE Seminar Series: Assessment and student identity formation; becoming a (dis)abled student through assessment.

The presentation will introduce the lessons learned about how assessment shapes student identities in relation to their abilities and disabilities. In doing so, assessment provides students with knowledge about their abilities. By participating in assessment practices throughout their studies in higher education, students use this knowledge to shape their professional identities.

The presentation will be run by Dr Juuso Nieminen.

When: Wednesday 5 April 2023
Time: 2.00pm-3.30pm (AEST)
Where: Online or Deakin Downtown, Level 12, Tower 2, 727 Collins Street, Docklands
Cost: This is a free event

Job opportunities at the University of Wollongong

Are you looking for a new opportunity in the field of educational design?

The University of Wollongong’s central learning and teaching division is currently hiring for two positions:

Both positions are ongoing. Applications close on March 22nd, 2023.